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Scenic road in Upstate New York overlooking the Catskill Mountains in the distance

Road Trips

The Best Road Trips in the Northeast

From Maine’s coast to New York’s mountain retreats, these are the top road trips to take in nine Northeastern states.

March 18, 2026 09:14 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Where to Travel Next

A Native Texan’s List of the 9 Best Places to Visit in the Lone Star State

From small town getaways to big city lights, these are the best places to visit in Texas.

December 23, 2023 03:46 PM

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Mae Hamilton

The Biltmore Estate at golden hour in Asheville, North Carolina

Hotels We Love

These Are the 13 Best Hotels in Asheville

From Gilded Age landmarks to A-frame cabins along the French Broad River, these 13 hotels capture the creative spirit of Asheville.

March 11, 2026 12:13 PM

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Jenn Rice

11 Awesome St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Around the World

Festivals + Events

9 Destinations Around the World That Go All Out for St. Patrick’s Day

Ireland isn’t the only place that gets its green on—pack your bags (with leprechaun gear) for these global destinations, too.

March 13, 2023 09:15 PM

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Dana Brindle

Food + Drink

High in the Mountains of Puerto Rico, a Coffee Farm Worth the Trek

Sandra Farms has been producing sustainable, small-batch coffee since 2001.

June 15, 2023 11:11 AM

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Herson Guerrero

A traditional Turkish breakfast with tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, butter, eggs, honey, bread, bagels, olives and cups of tea.

Food + Drink

Noodle Soup, Grilled Fish, Dim Sum: This Is What Breakfast Looks Like in 26 Countries

Coffee and tea are drunk nearly everywhere, but what people around the world eat to start the day varies widely.

February 3, 2026 12:34 PM

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Maggie Fuller

COVID + Travel

Can the U.S. Government’s Coronavirus Relief Package Save the Travel Industry?

The $2 trillion CARES Act includes $50 billion for the airlines and additional support for hotels and travel companies of various sizes. But will it be enough?

April 14, 2020 03:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Why European Airlines Are Flying Empty Planes

With an Omicron-fueled drop in demand, planes continue to fly in Europe even without passengers so that airlines won’t lose their airport slots. But what about climate concerns?

January 6, 2022 04:20 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Air Travel News

Navigating Delta and United’s New Boarding Procedures

Both airlines are changing how passengers board their flights with the goal of making frequent flyer program members happier, while also reducing crowding at the gates. But will it work?

December 13, 2018 05:52 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Future of Travel

How Hospitality Has Changed

These developments are likely to outlast the pandemic.

August 18, 2021 10:28 AM

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Michelle Baran

Trains

Amtrak Is Having a Half-Off Sale Right Now—but It Ends Soon

The two-day sale ends on August 17, so you’ll have to act quickly.

August 16, 2019 03:51 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Staying in popular parks like Zion could be easier for late minute travelers.

National Parks

How to Score a National Park Campsite—Even if It’s Sold Out

This handy new tool helps campers find places to pitch their tents and park their RVs in the country’s most popular national parks.

June 9, 2023 04:58 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

Why It’s About to Become Much Easier to Reach Greenland

The Arctic island is renovating two airports ahead of adding more international flights.

February 4, 2020 04:16 PM

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Stephanie Vermillion

In the Magazine

The Private Companies Pioneering the (New) Space Race

It’s a brave new world for space travel.

October 11, 2022 03:41 PM

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Lina Tran

Grey plaque with the words "Juneteenth" and a description of the event

Festivals + Events

How and Where to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year

Why, where, and how people observe this important event.

June 14, 2023 07:33 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

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